Credit Hour Policy

DSU uses semester credit hours

A credit hour typically represents 15 hours of academic engagement and 30 hours of preparation.

Academic Engagement

Includes (but is not limited to): submitting work, reading lectures, viewing multimedia presentations, taking an exam, taking part in online discussions, initiating contact with faculty members

Preparation

Includes (but is not limited to): homework, reading and study time, completing assignments and projects.

Table of Academic Work Hours Expectations

Credit Hours 1.5 Credit Hours 3 Credit Hours 4 Credit Hours
Total Academic Engagement Hours 22.5 hours 45 hours 60 hours
Total Preparation Hours 45 hours 90 hours 120 hours
Total Hours 67.5 hours 135 hours 180 hours